I’m Really Scared
Chapter 49: Illusory Dream

"Guan Shan? How is he here?!"

Gao Ye looked incredulously at Guan Shan standing in the center of the factory. Her usually cold expression was on the verge of breaking.

She had come here because of the gunshots and cries for help, as chaotic situations allowed her to better use her abilities.

On the other hand, her first target—"Worker Bee Three"—was also in this location.

However, it was clear that the woman had turned into an almost unrecognizable corpse, killed by Guan Shan.

To be honest, Guan Shan killing a C-level Esper was no longer surprising.

What truly shocked Gao Ye was that, according to reports from the Special Security Group's surveillance team, Guan Shan should still be at home! At least... he was ten minutes ago.

This cast iron factory was more than twenty kilometers from Guan Shan's home! Crossing over twenty kilometers in ten minutes could only be explained by supernatural abilities.

And the D-level spatial-type Esper, who was also killed by Guan Shan, had a teleportation limit of five kilometers.

This meant that Guan Shan's suspected spatial abilities could be confirmed and were likely at least C-level! Gao Ye calmed herself, accepting the fact that Guan Shan was a dual C-level Esper.

She consoled herself, "Two abilities, so what? The dead Worker Bee Three was also a dual Esper. It's not unheard of."

But in reality, Worker Bee Three wasn't truly a dual ability holder. As a controversial Immortal, Guan Shan might indeed be the first of his kind!

Gao Ye crouched low, hiding on the rooftop, observing the surroundings.

She thought, "According to the psychologist, it's best not to get close to Guan Shan while he's fighting..."

The situation below was clear, but she noted someone had called for reinforcements on the radio.

The closest was likely Worker Bee Six, making him the next potential enemy.

"Worker Bee Six's ability is 'Illusory Dream,' creating hallucinations silently. Stay vigilant and act immediately if something seems off, or he will exploit the opportunity."

Gao Ye focused on Guan Shan, deciding to use him as a beacon.

Then she saw Guan Shan crouch down, rummage through a recently headshot corpse, and suddenly break off an arm, extracting a metallic rod-like object.

The arm contained a matching metal slot connected to surrounding muscles and nerves.

Gao Ye squinted. "That looks like... an internal magnetic field generator and control device?"

In this era, Espers weren't the sole powerhouses. Thanks to "brain development" Espers, some futuristic technologies had emerged as combat tools.

But these Esper-derived technologies weren't meant for the ordinary world.

As a combat-specialized Esper, Gao Ye had studied these high-tech products extensively and recognized the item immediately.

She knew this corpse's original abilities were likely weak, relying on such devices for combat.

She didn't understand, "But what's Guan Shan doing with it? Without the internal slot, the chip is just a decoration..."

The next moment, Guan Shan showed her its use.

He took the metal rod and directly tore open his arm's muscle, shoving it inside.

"?

A question mark popped up above Gao Ye's head.

She watched in disbelief, wondering if this guy was crazy.

Without the crucial nerve-connecting metal base, how could the chip function? However, what happened next was even more shocking.

The wound on Guan Shan's arm healed instantly. He moved his arm, reached out, and the corpse's metal scales floated up, flying into his hand and then hiding under his sleeve.

The magnetic control device worked! "???"

Is this for real?! Gao Ye was stunned, her understanding of reality shaken, doubting her senses.

Could it be... the magnetic control device actually worked this way? ——

For Guan Shan, this was quite understandable.

Before him floated the dropped item's information.

【Skill Book: Neural Magnetic Field (Temporary)】

That's right, a skill book!

Guan Shan hadn't expected such a rare item, which even elite monsters hadn't dropped, to come from this small fry.

Unfortunately, it was temporary, requiring no skill points to learn but lasting only ten days.

【Skill: Neural Magnetic Field (10 days [countdown])】

【Type: Active (Temporary)】

【Cooldown: None】

【Effect: Through a control device, manipulate special metal scales with your mind.】

【Description: White Emperor's Holy Sword! Follow my command!】

Guan Shan couldn't help but complain, "White Emperor's Holy Sword? This monster doesn't look Russian to me?"

The "White Emperor's Holy Sword" wasn't a real sword but a phrase Russians shouted before gang fights.

Though spoken in Russian, it sounded to Chinese ears like "White Emperor's Holy Sword, China's Number One Sword, Follow My Command," followed by a chaotic brawl.

Highlighting sheer recklessness.

"But if this neural magnetic field evolves to its extreme form, it might indeed resemble sword control... Makes some sense."

Guan Shan learned the skill, tested it, and after ensuring no more small monsters were around, continued climbing higher.

The surroundings were anything but quiet, with layer upon layer of human skin walls forming a maze, and monster howls echoing everywhere, near and far, chilling him to the bone.

The rotting speed of the human skin walls was accelerating, occasionally birthing monsters that Guan Shan dispatched effortlessly.

But he hadn't encountered the second elite monster despite walking for a long time.

He wondered if he was lost, then saw a familiar figure in the distance.

"Xiao Shen?"

Guan Shan paused, quickly heading toward her.

Shen Dinghua turned, surprised, "Xiao Shan, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I..."

Guan Shan started to speak but felt something was off.

He turned, stunned to find himself at home, with hot takeout and soda on the coffee table, cartoons on the TV. Turning back, Shen Dinghua's smiling face was bathed in warm light.

Where were the monsters and human skin walls? ——

Worker Bee Six watched Guan Shan, who had stopped and looked confused, snapped his fingers, and smirked disdainfully.

He had wondered how someone who could kill Duan Ning was so strong. Turns out, not much.

He fell for a mere illusion.

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